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Audi A3

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

S31 ROMMOT history

S31 ROM is a red diesel Audi A3 first used on 8 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

S31 ROM red Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
142,534 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 ROM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 ROM was last recorded at 142,534 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 8,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,073 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,461 miles
Average per year
7,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,534 miles
  • 2024 – 134,073 miles
  • 2023 – 124,527 miles
  • 2022 – 116,721 miles
  • 2021 – 111,130 miles
  • 2020 – 106,318 miles
  • 2019 – 99,069 miles
  • 2018 – 90,381 miles
  • 2017 – 80,980 miles
  • 2016 – 69,083 miles
  • 2015 – 57,259 miles
  • 2014 – 50,801 miles
  • 2013 – 43,535 miles
  • 2012 – 37,753 miles
  • 2011 – 32,096 miles
  • 2010 – 26,621 miles
  • 2009 – 21,113 miles
  • 2008 – 16,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,534 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear tyre part worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front cv boot slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,534 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    142,534 miles
    Test number
    649071826544
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,530 miles (+8,457)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,530 miles
    Test number
    842080400226
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,073 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,073 miles
    Test number
    514682923815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre part worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot slightly perished

  4. Fail134,056 miles (+9,529)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,056 miles
    Test number
    433280515775
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre part worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot slightly perished

  5. Pass124,527 miles (+7,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    124,527 miles
    Test number
    162434152750
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass116,721 miles (+5,591)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,721 miles
    Test number
    442968525894
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,130 miles (+4,812)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,130 miles
    Test number
    245420589133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,318 miles (+7,249)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,318 miles
    Test number
    773389905643
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass99,069 miles (+35)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    99,069 miles
    Test number
    655455664888
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in sweep in two places (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail99,034 miles (+8,653)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,034 miles
    Test number
    811031171427
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in sweep in two places (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass90,381 miles (+9,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,381 miles
    Test number
    414352610400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass80,980 miles (+11,897)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    940779046873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  13. Pass69,083 miles (+11,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,083 miles
    Test number
    484453884217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass57,259 miles (+6,458)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,259 miles
    Test number
    889888195158
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass50,801 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,801 miles
    Test number
    495132614227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,535 miles (+5,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,535 miles
    Test number
    738629883116
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass37,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,753 miles
    Test number
    678178902235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,753 miles (+5,657)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,753 miles
    Test number
    775648902222
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass32,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,096 miles
    Test number
    385119201208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,096 miles (+5,475)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,096 miles
    Test number
    558029801220
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Fail26,621 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,621 miles
    Test number
    252490510208
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  22. Pass26,621 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,621 miles
    Test number
    303540610475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,113 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,113 miles
    Test number
    381419309271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,984 miles
    Test number
    262544988495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 ROM

Does S31 ROM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 ROM expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 ROM?
The MOT on S31 ROM expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 ROM done?
S31 ROM was recorded at 142,534 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 7,384 miles a year.
Has S31 ROM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 ROM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S31 ROM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S31 ROM find?
S31 ROM passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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